Nomenclature [ENDORSED]

[Caitlin Beale 3E]

I believe that Dr. Lavelle said that we don't need to be able to go from the name of a molecule to its molecular formula, instead the molecular formula would always be given. Can anyone confirm this?

[Alex Luong 3H]

While I can't remember from which lecture he said this, Prof. Lavalle did say that he wasn't going to test us on naming the compounds. I believe it was in 1 of the lectures about balancing equations or limiting reactants.

[Katie Shi 1F]

I'm pretty sure he said we would not need to memorize formulas and names other than the very basics (ie. water, carbon dioxide, etc.).

[Connor_Olsen_2K]

If it is not common knowledge or another basic type of chemical, it will very likely be given.

[Ishpreet Kaur 3C]

Thank you for asking this! I was going through the same section and was concerned we had to know how to name a compound based on the formula or be able to get the formula from the name.